Did you know that people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) or who are at an increased risk of developing the disease have smaller pancreases than people not at risk?

The lower weight of some pancreases may be attributable to a smaller number of insulin-producing beta cells. Thus, this discovery provides compelling evidence that people at risk of developing T1D may already have fewer beta cells in their pancreases even before changes in blood-glucose levels are detectable. more